Though the opinions of the panelists on the idea of 'trendsetting' differed they agreed that the changes that have taken place in the Indian cinema today are due to the changing demands and needs of their audience.

ZOYA AKHTAR

Zoya Akhtar who is a new age film director said, "It is about making the money and every venture starts out with wanting to be a commercial success but the said film she writes, directs has to ultimately appeal to her as director before it can be sought to appeal to the viewers . She also said expecting a pan Indian hit is slightly unrealistic as the success of the film can be fragmented and may work in some parts and might bomb in others.